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SMITHVILLE — As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, which oversees Smithville Lake, stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the holiday, according to a press release.
As the Northland continues to adapt to a new normal and is taking cautious steps to reopen, so too is the Gladstone Dispatch.
LIBERTY — Longtime Liberty resident Gieselle Fest launched a Change.org petition Wednesday, June 24, to potentially save a Confederate statue in the Fairview & New Hope Cemeteries. The petition is a counter to another petition seeking removal of the statue and pedestal.
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Some state and local governments have discussed ways to make up for shortfalls in revenue – including depending on the federal government to bail them out. But some officials instead say they will tighten their belts and make do with existing tax dollars.
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LIBERTY — Liberty Parks and Recreation expanded its reopening of the Liberty Community Center by offering new annual memberships. The community center originally reopened June 1 with only current members.
(The Center Square) – Thirty-three states enacted budgets for fiscal 2021 as of June 10, according to an analysis published by the National Council of State Legislators (NCSL).
After Kearney School Board certified election results during a special June 10 meeting, elected board members Brian Hamm, Dan Holloway and Bree Switzer were sworn in. Ahead of Hamm and Switzer joining the board and Holloway retaking his seat after being the only incumbent on the ballot, the …
(The Center Square) – Since 2007, there has been a regional shift in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania because of technological advances in drilling and delivery.
CLAY COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation, in partnership with Kansas City, will soon begin construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Missouri Highway 1 and Parvin Road.
SMITHVILLE — Yoga on the Square is back at Courtyard Park in downtown Smithville every Wednesday throughout the summer beginning at 9:30 a.m.
LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
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LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Editor’s Note: This is one story in a series that sheds light on the local economic impact of the novel coronavirus and related shutdowns on Northland industries.
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the patrol is extending the suspension of all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations until April 27.
Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
KEARNEY — Like many other community events, in an effort to help prevent the spread of possible novel coronavirus infections, Kearney Business Group canceled the Home, Health and Business Expo, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 28, at Kearney High School.
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SMITHVILLE — As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, which oversees Smithville Lake, stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the holiday, according to a press release.
Missouri 4-H announced a plan to expand access to its programs and resources through an online learning platform
SMITHVILLE — As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, which oversees Smithville Lake, stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the holiday, according to a press release.
SMITHVILLE — In the spirit of July being Parks and Recreation month, Smithville Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Warrior Youth Football club, is hosting a punt, pass, kick contest beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, on the Smithville High School football field, 645 S.…
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USA Football released a plan on Monday, June 29, for a phased approach for the return of youth football in 2020.
SMITHVILLE — In the spirit of July being Parks and Recreation month, Smithville Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Warrior Youth Football club, is hosting a punt, pass, kick contest beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, on the Smithville High School football field, 645 S.…
LIBERTY — Kearney graduate and William Jewell senior track athlete Ryan Hoffman has been named a second team academic all-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Prep Dig, a website that specializes in high school volleyball coverage, released its list of KC Metro Preseason Top 25 Players. Seven volleyball players from area high schools made the list.
LIBERTY — Liberty and University of Central Missouri basketball player Morgan Fleming added another trophy to her collection after taking home an ESPY award.
LIBERTY — Macaleb Hughes, a Liberty North graduate and Johnson County Community College transfer, committed to William Jewell College in Liberty.
LIBERTY — The Blue Jays continue to collect hardware after completing one of the most impressive seasons in Missouri wrestling history.
LIBERTY — Eagles senior-to-be Maya Jones announced her commitment to play soccer at Kansas State University in 2021.
- District 12 primary candidates talk COVID recovery, transportation, medicaid, education
- Northland Coalition hosts virtual legislative forum
- District 17 House candidates face no primary opposition
- Candidates for state Senate District 17 face no opposition on primary ballot
- Smithville schools ask 2 questions on August ballot
- Primary voter registration underway
The experts can’t agree on when (if ever) the coronavirus will completely vanish, or if they’ll be able to create a vaccine and when it will actually be safe to eat in a restaurant.
Dear Readers: I’ll be taking a break from writing my column to focus on helping those in need during the coronavirus crisis. Meantime, I’d like to share with you some of my favorite summertime recipes from years past. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you to cook up something “Diva-Licious.”
KANSAS CITY — Smithville native Casi Joy will be featured as part of a combined online July 4th concert, according to a press release from the National WWI Museum.
You can do more with a newspaper than just read and recycle it. Use it to make a hat — and wear it at your child’s birthday party, a picnic at the park or just for fun! All you need are recycled newspapers, a roll of masking tape, or a large rubber band and basic art supplies or picks from y…
Easterseals Midwest, nonprofit provider of support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Missouri, continues efforts to support essential workforce staff through collaborating with local businesses to highlight the impact of these vital direct support profes…
While some firework displays like Liberty’s Liberty Fest and Kearney’s July 3 celebration have been canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, fireworks sales are allowed in cities across the Northland. The following is a list of rules and regulations about discharging of fireworks inside …
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As the Northland continues to adapt to a new normal and is taking cautious steps to reopen, so too is the Gladstone Dispatch.
With the state now fully reopened, the requirements for unemployment benefits that were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to be reinstated on Sunday, July 5. The state’s Division of Employment Security announced that those who wish to receive unemployment benefits will again be re…
America’s Founding Fathers were regular people full of fire, fortitude and determination. They were seeking freedom and the opportunity to forge their own path and to create their own destiny. They were willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true. I see that same fire and passion in …
They’re coming for Thomas Jefferson. Protesters in Portland, Oregon used axes and ropes to topple a statue of President Thomas Jefferson. The New York City Council is agitating to remove a statue of the author of the Declaration of Independence from its chambers.
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